Prepare against Sergio Serna Lara
FM · Spain · World #11,100 classical · FIDE ID 2211289
Our database contains 254 games by Sergio Serna Lara, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Serna Lara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio Serna Lara before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,153 | 2,300 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,185 | 2,205 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 254 | 82 | 88 | 84 | 32.3% |
| As White | 134 | 47 | 51 | 36 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 120 | 35 | 37 | 48 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Serna Lara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Serna Lara's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 121 | 90.3% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 9.0% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Lara usually continues c4 (54.1% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Lara usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Lara usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Lara usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lara usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lara usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 79.6% | 39.5% |
| c5 | 6 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 57.8% | 21.2% |
| e6 | 10 | 22.2% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 13.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Sergio Serna Lara's chess games
All 254 games by Sergio Serna Lara in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 82 wins, 88 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 23 | 3/4/16 | 13.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Ibragim S. Khamrakulov | 2,506 | 40th La Roda Open | E38 |
| Apr 2004 | Carlos 1958 Garcia Fernandez | 2,358 | 31st La Roda Open | A55 |
| Aug 2012 | Slobodan Kovacevic | 2,300 | 20th Mislata Open A | A46 |
| Dec 2017 | Ramon Ibanez Aullana | 2,295 | 16th Benidorm Open U2300 | A81 |
| Sep 2008 | Xavier Avila Jimenez | 2,286 | 16th Albacete Open | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP Universities | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,270 |
| 6th Almansa Open | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,269 |
| Albacete Open U2300 1st | 2012 | 8 | 6 | 2,338 |
| Almansa Open A | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 2,128 |
| 25th Cullera Open A | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,176 |
| 5th Sueca Open | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,177 |
| 20th Mislata Open A | 2012 | 8 | 6 | 2,354 |
| 13th Albacete Open | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 2,316 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Serna Lara's chess games?
254 games by Sergio Serna Lara, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Sergio Serna Lara has played.
What does Sergio Serna Lara play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Sergio Serna Lara opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Serna Lara answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Sergio Serna Lara play as White?
As White, Sergio Serna Lara's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Serna Lara play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Serna Lara most often plays: Slav Defense (23 games, 13.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Sergio Serna Lara's FIDE rating?
Sergio Serna Lara is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 2,185 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Sergio Serna Lara played?
Our database contains 254 games by Sergio Serna Lara, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 88 draws, 84 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Serna Lara?
254 games by Sergio Serna Lara reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.